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BREAKING: INEC publishes report of 2023 general election

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has
released its report on the 2023 general election.

 

The commission said the publication of the report is in
keeping with its tradition over the last four electoral cycles and commitment
to transparency.

 

This was made known in a statement by Sam Olumekun, the
National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee.

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Olumekun said the Report showcases the election’s
unparalleled diversity in party representation, demonstrating significant
democratic progress.

 

According to him, the 2023 general election saw four
political parties winning gubernatorial races, seven parties winning senatorial
seats, eight in federal constituencies and nine in State legislatures,
illustrating a broad shift in political representation across Nigeria.

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He said the document has been made accessible on its website
and social media platforms.

 

“On Thursday, 22nd February 2024, the Commission convened
for its weekly meeting, where the 2023 General Election Report was reviewed and
approved for publication.

 

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It partly read: “In keeping with our tradition over the last
four electoral cycles, and our commitment to transparency, we are pleased to
announce the release of the official INEC report on the 2023 General Election.

 

“This comprehensive 526-page document, structured into 13
chapters and enhanced with 60 tables, 14 boxes and 10 graphs, offers an
in-depth analysis of the election’s key processes, achievements, and
challenges, alongside valuable lessons learned.

 

“The Report showcases the election’s unparalleled diversity
in party representation, demonstrating significant democratic progress. This
election saw four political parties winning gubernatorial races, seven parties
winning senatorial seats, eight in federal constituencies and nine in State
legislatures, illustrating a broad shift in political representation across
Nigeria.

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“The Report underscores the pivotal role of technological
advancements, particularly the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), in
enhancing electoral integrity and reducing fraud. Furthermore, it addresses
public concerns about the INEC Result Viewing (IReV) portal, explaining the
technical issues encountered during the upload of polling unit results for the
presidential election.”



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